Motherwell have been dealt two huge blows with the news talented teen midfielder Lennon Miller and experienced defender Paul McGinn will be sidelined for lengthy spells.

Seventeen-year-old Miller was injured in the Steelmen's 4-2 defeat to Aberdeen on November 1 and has been ruled out for a minimum of three months with a knee issue, meaning he won't return until after the winter break in January next year.

And Paul McGinn will be out for around six weeks after undergoing surgery on a facial injury sustained in Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Kilmarnock.

It is the last thing the struggling Steelmen wanted to hear amid a slump in form and a run of eight games without a win.

"17-year-old Lennon Miller sustained an injury against Aberdeen in the cinch Premiership at the start of November.

"Paul McGinn picked up a facial injury against Kilmarnock and has underwent surgery.

"The surgeon has advised us that he is expected to be out for approximately six weeks.

"Speedy recovery, Lennon and Paul.

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